Ford Sierra Sapphire Azura (1993)
1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire Azura
CarHunch is tracking 1,150 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire Azura vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1993 Sierra Sapphire Azura is a genuine reliability concern: just 60% of these cars pass their MOT first time, well below the UK average of 80%, and the petrol version shows a 0% pass rate in the dataset, suggesting systematic failure patterns across the surviving fleet. No dangerous defects have been recorded, which is positive, but the complete absence of reported failures and advisories in the data is unusual and likely reflects that very few of these 30-year-old cars are still on the road—you're looking at a heavily filtered survivor cohort.
With an average mileage of just over 50,000 miles, these are either genuine low-milers or partly non-runners, and the poor first-time pass rate suggests age-related decay rather than high-mileage wear. If you're considering one, budget for immediate professional inspection focused on fuel system, cooling, and brake components, and expect remedial work before it becomes roadworthy again.
We have 1,150 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire Azura vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire Azura
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 1,139 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (1%) | 8 | 84.3% | 0.5 |
| Diesel (0%) | 3 | 0% | 0 |
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